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Spain Closes Discos and Nightclubs Against the Spread of Corona
Spain is closing all discos and nightclubs to prevent a further spread of the coronavirus. Restaurants and bars may remain open, but from now on, they have to close every night at 1 a.m.
That said the Spanish health minister on…
EU Warns Against Suffocation Free Press in Hong Kong
The arrest of Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai fuels fears that the new security law is being used to stifle freedom of expression and media in Hong Kong, the European Union said.
Hong Kong authorities must adequately protect the…
Polish President Andrzej Duda Can Now Start His Second Five-Year Term
Polish President Andrzej Duda can start his second five-year term. He took the oath in parliament on Thursday. The opposition took the opportunity to hold a colourful protest.
Members of the opposition wore mouth masks in rainbow…
Italy Extends State of Emergency Due to Coronavirus Till Mid-October
Italy extends the state of emergency due to the coronavirus to October 15. Parliament approved a government proposal on Wednesday.
Due to the state of emergency, decisions can be made more quickly in the fight against the…
Spain Gives € 1.7 Billion for Developing Countries With Coronavirus
Spain is giving 1.7 billion euros to developing countries struggling with the dreaded coronavirus.
This has been announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Arancha González Laya.
Spain wants to help improve healthcare and "help…
Boris Johnson: More Optimistic About Reaching An Agreement Than Barnier
Boris Johnson is more optimistic about reaching a trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union than EU chief negotiator Michael Barnier.
That said the British Prime Minister on Friday on the LBC radio station.…
Spanish Coronavirus Death Toll Increases by 95
The Spanish death toll from the new coronavirus rose by 95 on Wednesday. That's a slight increase from Tuesday's 83 deaths, the Department of Health said.
The total death toll is now 27,888, the ministry said, while the number of…
Negotiations Between Brussels and London On A Future Trade Treaty Again Yielded
Negotiations between Brussels and London on a future (trade) treaty again yielded little during the third round this week.
After a week-long series of sessions via video connection, both parties announced that little or no progress has…
Bishops Italy Also Want to Miss Lockdown for Easing
Italian bishops find it incomprehensible that Italians cannot go to Mass even after the lockdown has been relaxed. The government is also discussing this decision.
Believing Italians have been unable to attend Mass since the…
More and More Germans Argue Against Strict Corona Rules
More and more Germans take to the streets to protest what they consider to be too strict measures against the coronavirus. They find the rules undemocratic.
German media speak of the "new angry citizens."
There are already more…